Anybody travelling in Spain in the next few weeks should be aware that the air traffic controllers are voting to strike today . The hardest hit would be Madrid , Barcelona and Islas Canarias . The government , apparently , have contingency plans to bring in the military but there could be disruption . It´s worth keeping an eye on the news .

Cheers Steve , 6 weeks till we come over hope its all sorted for then

Just received the following message:

"Spanish air traffic controllers' union [v dishy] spokesman says 'if there is a strike, it'll be after Aug 16, most probably 18 or 20' '. Other air traffic controller union rep (not so dishy) saying they want improved work/safety regulations on par with Brit counterparts"

Great, I get there on the 2nd of Sept. Hope it's over by then...

Auto-Res Bus Company of Spain announces 10-hour strikes - 2pm-midnight - for August 6, 13, 31. Also, 24-hour strikes for August 8, 14, 15, 16, 22, 29 & 1 September.

See details (in English) about the strike on their website HERE.

Saludos, MadridMan

Great, Just great, I arrive on the morning of the 2nd of September.

Its the year of the strikes in Spain. It goes with the economy, and all demanding more. Hope its just scare tactics and it end up been nothing on the strikes.
Good luck if you travel in those dates.

Please keep us updated on the strike....I really do hope it's just scare tactics....Thanks
Karen

Any word on the strike????? Thanks...

The airline unions promised not to strike during the month of August , but will continue negotiations with airport management . There is the possibility of strikes in September .
European trade unions are very agressive and will not hesitate to stage wildcat strikes . To be honest , I was surprised ( and relieved ) that they decided not to strike during this month ... probable reason is that most of THEM don´t want THEIR holiday plans disrupted !!!